Ex-Congress MLA Gets Into Heated Scuffle with Top Cop in Bilaspur – Here’s the Full Story
Okay, let’s talk about what went down in Bilaspur yesterday. Things got ugly real fast between former Congress MLA Bamber Thakur and ASP Shiv Kumar. And honestly? It’s the kind of mess that shows just how tense things are getting in local politics these days.
So What Actually Happened?
Picture this: A protest, some shouting, and suddenly—boom—it turns physical. That’s basically how it went. Thakur and his crew were trying to stage a demonstration along JP Nadda’s route when cops stopped them. Police say it was an unauthorized gathering. Thakur? He insists they had every right to be there.
Now here’s where it gets messy. Eyewitnesses say Thakur shoved the ASP after some back-and-forth. A tea stall owner who saw it all told me, “One minute they’re arguing, next thing you know they’re grabbing each other’s collars.” Classic case of he-said-she-said, with viral videos making the rounds to prove everyone’s point.
The Main Players
Bamber Thakur: The Firebrand Ex-MLA
Let me put it this way—Thakur’s never been the type to sit quietly. Love him or hate him, the man’s got a reputation for speaking his mind. His supporters call him a people’s champion. Critics? They say he’s just looking for a fight. After yesterday, I’m guessing both sides think they’re right.
ASP Shiv Kumar: The No-Nonsense Cop
Kumar’s the kind of officer who doesn’t mess around—which works great until it doesn’t. Some locals swear by his tough-but-fair approach. Others? Well, let’s just say they’ve got stories about him being a bit too hands-on. This clash with Thakur is easily his most public drama yet.
Why Did Things Go South?
On one hand, you’ve got Thakur claiming the protest was about local issues—though honestly, the exact demands keep changing every time someone asks. On the other, police say they couldn’t risk any security lapses with Nadda in town.
Here’s the thing that really escalated it: witnesses say Kumar’s team started pushing the crowd back, Thakur took it personally, and suddenly we’ve got a full-blown scuffle. No FIR yet, but you know how these things go—give it another day or two.
What’s People Saying?
Walk through Bilaspur today and you’ll hear two completely different stories. Half the folks think Thakur crossed a line. The other half are convinced the police were just waiting for an excuse to flex their muscles. And social media? Don’t even get me started—#BilaspurClash is blowing up with everyone’s hot takes.
Politically, it’s the usual circus. Congress folks are doing that careful dance—”We support peaceful protest but violence is bad.” BJP? They’re having a field day painting Thakur as some lawless troublemaker.
What Happens Now?
Two big things to watch: First, whether they actually file charges. Second—and this is the real headache—Thakur’s sitting on a dharna demanding an apology. His people are saying they’ll ramp up protests if nothing happens. Which basically means we might be in for more drama.
At the end of the day, this isn’t just about one shoving match. It’s about how thin the line is between maintaining order and shutting down dissent. And in small towns like Bilaspur? That line gets blurry real fast.
What do you think—was Thakur out of line, or did the police overreact? Drop your thoughts below. And hey, if you were there, tell us what you saw!
Source: News18 Hindi – Nation
